This study draws upon the expertise of critical thinkers to develop a strategy that will provide law enforcement personnel with a better understanding of the crime, the victim, and the offender. The author argues that while the public is slowly starting to realize the dynamics of rape, its aftermath, and the importance of a united effort to prevent it, many experts in criminology, social science, public administration, and psychology feel more needs to be done. It is hypothesized that society's attitude about reporting rape, and staying involved throughout the litigation process, will improve if current trends continue to develop. These trends include sensitivity training for police officers, specialized sexual assault teams, 'DNA fingerprinting,' a stronger educational approach to deal with society's attitudes, prevention, initiatives to deal with reduced funding, and legislation to eliminate the stigma attached to rape. 180 end notes, surveys, tables, and 70 references. (Author abstract modified)